Kate Antonucci

Hi, I’m Kate! I’m a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist who works with adolescents and adults navigating anxiety, depression, OCD, trauma, relationship challenges, family dynamics, and major life transitions.

I earned my Bachelor’s degree in Sociology from Quinnipiac University and my Master’s degree in Clinical Psychology from Pepperdine University. Before becoming a therapist, I spent nearly 10 years working in corporate and tech environments, which gives me a unique perspective on career stress, burnout, perfectionism, and navigating major life changes.

My style is warm, direct, and down-to-earth. I believe therapy can be both meaningful and challenging while still leaving room for humor along the way. My goal is to create a space where you feel genuinely understood while also helping you recognize the patterns keeping you stuck and make meaningful changes in your life.

My approach to therapy is warm, collaborative, and down-to-earth. I’m not the kind of therapist who will just nod and ask, “How does that make you feel?” for 50 minutes. I’ll help you understand where your patterns come from, while also giving you practical tools to create meaningful change in your everyday life.

I draw from Cognitive Behavioral Therapy (CBT), Internal Family Systems (IFS), Exposure and Response Prevention (ERP), and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT), tailoring my approach to each person and what they need most.

You can expect compassion and validation, but also honesty, curiosity, and a little humor along the way. I want therapy to be a space where you can show up as yourself, feel genuinely understood, and work toward a life that feels more aligned with who you are and what matters to you.

The first session is really about getting to know you and understanding what brought you to therapy. We’ll talk about what’s been going on, what you’d like to work on, and what you’re hoping to get out of our time together.

There’s no pressure to share everything at once. We’ll move at a pace that feels comfortable while beginning to identify patterns, goals, and areas you’d like to better understand or change.

Most importantly, the first session is also a chance for you to get a feel for me and decide whether we’re a good fit. Finding a therapist you feel comfortable with matters, and I want you to leave feeling heard, understood, and hopeful about the work ahead.